Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that two-time Tony Award winning performer Brian Stokes Mitchell will sing the National Anthem before the 2017 Atlantic League All-Star Game scheduled for Wednesday, July 12th at TD Bank Ballpark.  

Gabriel Jayanthakumar passed away on July 3 at St. Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 61 years old. He was born in Sri Lanka, and moved to the United States in 1987. Prior to moving to Somerset in 2005, he lived in Queens, Manhattan, and Jersey City. He was a member of St. Matthias Church in Somerset, served …

New Britain, Conn. –  The Somerset Patriots (1-2, 43-30) dropped the final game of their road trip 5-4 to the New Britain Bees (2-1, 28-43) Wednesday evening at New Britain Stadium. New Britain took an early 3-0 lead in the first inning on Jovan Rosa’s (9) three-run home run to left field.

Two township residents were among 18 people arrested following a 7-month investigation that netted nearly $80,000 worth of drugs and a handgun. Michael Faligiano, 40, and Jennifer Gallo, 29, both of Somerset, were among 14 people charged with 3rd Degree Conspiracy and 3rd Degree Attempt to Possess a Controlled Dangerous Substance, according to a July 5 press release from the …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Somerset Patriots have announced that left-handed pitcher Logan Darnell’s contract has been purchased by the Tampa Bay Rays organization. He will report to Double-A Montgomery.  

June 27 Ronald Myers of North Brunswick was cited for driving without insurance after his car was backed into by one driven in a Route 27 parking lot by Mark Fonah of Franklin Park. Brianna Reece of Somerset was cited for improper passing after her car passed a number of stopped vehicles on the right on Hamilton Street before colliding …

Whistles, sirens and horns heralded the annual Middlebush Volunteer Fire Department’s Independence Day parade on July 4. The parade was comprised of fire and first aid tucks, antique cars and area residents, some of whom were decked out in their July 4th finery.

The township’s annual Independence Day celebration drew hundreds of people attracted by the excellent weather, music, food and, of course, fireworks. The July 3 event kicked off at 6 p.m. with music provided by Little Jimmy and the Starlites, who were followed by the cast of the Villagers’ teen production of “Heathers.”

New Britain, Conn. – The New Britain Bees (1-0, 27-42) opened up the second half of the season with a 6-2 victory over the Somerset Patriots (0-1, 42-29) Monday night at New Britain Stadium. New Britain took an early 1-0 lead in the second inning on a Conor Bierfeldt (13) solo home run to left field. The Bees added three …

Bridgewater, NJ- The Atlantic League of Professional Baseball has announced a league-high eight Somerset Patriots to the 2017 Atlantic League All-Star Game to be played on Wednesday, July 12th at TD Bank Ballpark. Pitchers Rick Teasley, David Kubiak, and Duane Below will join catcher Yovan Gonzalez, infielders Tyler Bortnick and Carlos Guzman, and outfielders Aharon Eggleston and Justin Pacchioli as …